Reaction: Good going forward, suspect at the back...

Turkey, with all due respect, are not one of the best teams to be heading to Euro 2016. Then again, on this evidence, neither are England.

The Three Lions have an undoubted potency going forward, but against the Turks in Manchester were too often left exposed at the back.

It begs the question, therefore, how far can England go this summer? They should progress from the group, but against the likes of Germany, France, Spain or Belgium, Roy Hodgson’s men might be punished.

This isn’t to say that Sunday’s friendly win was bad by any stretch, but it’s worth taking a little perspective. Three England defenders in the box couldn’t stop a goal from Hakan Calhanoglu. How many would they need to deny Thomas Muller or Romelu Lukaku?

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19:43

Reaction: Will Vardy miss out despite scoring winner against Turkey?

Former England defender Danny Mills has suggested that Jamie Vardy might not fit into the national team’s most effective line-up at Euro 2016 despite his match-winning goal against Turkey on Sunday.

Mills, who played for his country 19 times between 2001 and 2004, thinks that Vardy’s inability to play out wide could see him sacrificed for the conduit offered by Harry Kane.

Mills told the BBC: “When Jamie Vardy is out wide he is pretty much anonymous. England do not play to his strengths. What he’s achieved this season is remarkable, but we have to accept that.

The ex-Leeds and Manchester City full back added: “We have to pick the best team, not the best players. Vardy wants to run over the top, he’s not a link player like Harry Kane is.”

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19:28KEY EVENT

England 2-1 Turkey: Five things we learned from the clash at the Etihad

Jamie Vardy ensured England got their final Euro 2016 preparations off to a winning start as Roy Hodgson’s men overcame Turkey in Manchester

The game began well when Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane put the Three Lions ahead after just three minutes at the Etihad Stadium - despite appearing to be offside.

The hosts’ lead did not last long though, after Bayer Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu celebrated a historic equaliser on 13 minutes, with what was the first-ever Turkish goal against England.

Jamie Vardy’s pace caused the Turkey defence problems in the second-half, however, and the Leicester City forward was awarded a penalty in the 70th minute.

FULL TIME: England 2-1 Turkey

Three minutes were added. Five were played. Joe Hart was called into action and made a superb save from Olcay Sahan late on.

It finishes 2-1, nervier than perhaps expected, but it’s a win nonetheless.

Kane’s missed penalty is an aberration, sure, but he and Vardy certainly look to have some chemistry worth developing.

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19:06

90 min - Kane just wide...again

90 min - Vardy controls the long ball over the top. He holds it up well and lays off for Kane. Kane beats the last man, but as he’s off balance and falling, drags his shot wide.

Still 2-1 England and it looks like it’ll finish that way. Rose as Man of the Match has just been announced on the speakers. No, me neither.

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19:03

87 min - Double substitution for Turkey

A couple of changes from the visitors as they press for an equaliser in Manchester. Yasin Oztekin and Mevlut Erdinc come on for Volkan Sen and Ozan Tufan.

Still 2-1 England.

18:56

GOAL! England 2-1 Turkey (Vardy 83')

83 min - Gary Cahill rises highest to win a header from an England corner. His effort is cleared off the line, but Fox in the box Vardy gobbles up the rebound. His strike deflects off the goalkeeper, but looked on target to me.

2-1 England. ‘We’re going to win the Euros’ rings around the Etihad and I’m sure pubs and living rooms across the country too.

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18:52

78 min - Walker drives forward...

78 min - Spurs right back Walker bombs forward, ghosts past his Turkish counterpart and sends a low, driven cross into the box.

Vardy flicks the ball on, but it’s cleared by Topal who sends it some 40 yards upfield.

There’s a goal in this game yet...

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18:51

73 min - Substitution, Drinkwater for Sterling

73 min - England make a second change as Raheem Sterling departs and Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater comes on in his place.

18:47KEY EVENT

PENALTY MISSED!

72 min - Kane steps up but the Spurs striker clips the outside of the post as he misses from 12 yards!

Still 1-1, but it really shouldn’t be. Kane has been poor from set pieces today.

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18:44

PENALTY TO ENGLAND!

71 min - Vardy is brought down in the box by Topal, who can’t cope with the Leicester forward’s pace.

The contact is minimal, but it’s certainly there. Vardy was sent off for the same thing earlier in the season against West Ham...

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18:43

68 min - Sterling's run comes to nothing...

68 min - Sterling makes a swashbuckling run down the flank, rides a couple of challenges before sending in his cross.

Kane flicks the ball on with a nice backheel, but Alli, the recipient, takes a poor touch and the move breaks down.

65 min - Substitution, Henderson for Wilshere

Wilshere’s got through this game unscathed, save for his booking, but was ultimately unspectacular.

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18:35

60 mins - Tired legs?

60 mins - It’s all getting a bit attritional. Both sides taking turns in a flurry of passes before losing possession on the eventual skirmish forward.

Alli tries to find Kane with a through ball bit the striker, however gangly, can’t quite reach it and the move breaks down again.

Wilshere is booked for a late challenge.

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18:27

52 min - Turkey can punish England in a heartbeat...

52 min - Turkey striker Tosun sees a header go close after losing his marker to meet the delivery from a corner. England are let off the hook.

Moments later, Alli loses possession for the hosts in midfield and Tosun is given a second attempt. His low drive whistles just past Hart’s near post.

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18:20

46 min - Alli strike is deflected!

46 - England get the second-half underway with a purposeful run from Kane. He squares it on the edge of the box and Spurs team-mate Alli sees his shot ricochet off two Turkish defenders before rolling into the safety of the goalkeeper’s hands.

Still 1-1 at the Etihad on the night.

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18:03KEY EVENT

HALF TIME: England 1-1 Turkey

45 min - Dele Alli brings the ball forward on the break, turns the full back and lays off for Vardy. He doesn’t take a touch and hits the ball first time with the effort straight into row Z.

It’s half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Calhanoglu’s strike for Turkey has cancelled out Kane’s early offside goal.

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17:56

39 min - Vardy shot blocked, Kane blasts wide

39 min - Vardy makes a surging run down the wing before sending a clever, improvised cross with the outside of his boot into the box.

Turkey’s Topal throws his body in the way but the ball only goes out as far as Kane. The Spurs striker, however, shoots rashly and it’s out for a goal kick.

Still 1-1.

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17:50

33 min - Sterling effort? Not quite.

33 min - England are focusing their efforts down the right flank. Walker is joining the attack and Sterling is delivering plenty of crosses, but without a target on the end.

The Manchester City winger has had a crack at goal himself, but fails to get any height on his shot and it rolls out of play.

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17:44

28 min - Dier header just wide!

28 min - England corner is sent into the box by Jack Wilshere. Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier meets the delivery at the near post, but his header whistles just wide.

Turkey’s zonal marking is poor, they’re lucky not to be behind again. Still 1-1 in Manchester.

17:43

26 min - Rose saved by offside flag

26 min - Danny Rose plays a tepid back-pass to Joe Hart in the England goal. Turkey’s Tosun is bearing down on the loose ball, but Rose is spared by the linesman’s offside flag being raised. Still 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

17:40

23 min - Alli ruffled after strong challenge

23 min - Dele Alli is tripped and reacts angrily. The free-kick is taken quickly, released to Sterling, who plays it into Wilshere.

The Arsenal midfielder tries to play a cross into the box, but the ball loops wide and goes out for a goal kick.

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17:34

17 min - Kane blazes his free-kick over the bar

17 min - Rose wins a free-kick after Oguzhan Ozyakup trips the Spurs full back. Kane lines up the set-piece again, but gets his angles all wrong and blazes over the cross-bar from 20 yards.

It’s 1-1 and Turkey have finally found their feet. That goal’s put the wind in their sails and England have lost their shape.

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17:29

GOAL! England 1-1 Turkey (Calhanoglu 13')

13 min - Hakan Calhanoglu equalises for Turkey and England are shaken in an instant. It’s Turkey’s first-ever goal against England and it’s not a bad one either.

The Three Lions are simply caught out at the back as a run is made behind Rose and after Joe Hart rushes off his line, the ball is squared to Calhanoglu for a simple finish from close-range.

17:27

10 min - All England so far!

10 min - Danny Rose, Tottenham’s left-back making just his third appearance for England, releases Vardy down the left. The Leicester forward floats in a cross, but it’s too high for Kane and it rolls out for a goal kick.

Moments later, Kane collects that goal kick but is forced out of play by the Turkish full back.

It’s all England in the opening stages.

17:23

6 min - High-octane start from England

6 min - Turkey are not being given a moment’s rest. England are pressing, haranguing them for the ball at every opportunity.

There’s an intensity we haven’t seen in the Three Lions for some time, rushing forward together as a unit.

Kane is the centre of a 4-3-3 formation with Vardy and Sterling on either flank.

17:18

GOAL! England 1-0 Turkey (Kane 2')

2 min - Well, that didn’t take long did it? Dele Alli nutmegs Turkey’s centre back and Harry Kane, not offside apparently, collects the ball and finishes coolly in the bottom corner from 12 yards.

The Tottenham striker is on fire!

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17:17

1 min - Jamie Vardy nearly through on goal!

Kane intercepts the loose ball in midfield and plays a threaded pass through to the on-rushing Vardy in the box.

The Leicester forward is just a little too late but it’s already a promising signal of intent for the pair’s attacking partnership.

Still 0-0!

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17:15

Kick-off!

1 min - We’re underway here at the Etihad Stadium with England taking on Turkey in the first of three warm-up friendlies ahead of Euro 2016.

Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy, who tussled for the Premier League’s Golden Boot this season, get things started from the centre circle.

It’s worth noting that Turkey are without two of their best players, Borussia Dortmund’s Nuri Sahin and Barcelona’s Arda Turan, due to domestic cup finals in Germany and Spain.

16:56

Home is where the Hart is

One England player who’s certainly no stranger to the Etihad Stadium is goalkeeper Joe Hart.

The 29-year-old stopper is a mainstay between the posts for Manchester City and his country.